Property Certificates

Property certificates in Victoria provide essential details about land, buildings, services, and planning regulations.

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About Property Certificates

State and local government agencies, including local councils and water authorities, supply Property Certificates via LANDATA® including:

  • Local Councils
  • Water Authorities
  • VicRoads
  • EPA
  • Department of Planning and Transport

Information in property certificates could include:

Zoning and Planning Information

  • Certificates specify the property's zoning, any planning restrictions, and permits that may influence its current use or potential for future development.

Services

  • Details about utilities such as water, electricity, gas, and sewerage are outlined, along with any associated charges or easements.

Taxes and Charges

  • Property-related taxes and charges, including council rates, land tax, and outstanding fees, are disclosed.

Building Permits

  • If the property has undergone recent building works or renovations, the certificates provide information on relevant permits issued in the last 10 years.

Environment Protection Authority Certificate

  • A search on the Priority Sites Register which lists sites which EPA believes present an unacceptable risk to health or to the environment due to contamination.

Please note; this is not an exhaustive list of details contained in, or uses for, all Property Certificates that can be purchased via LANDATA®.

Page 2 of the Land Information Certificate. Confirms no outstanding liabilities, notices, or environmental charges on the property as of date. Mentions exclusions for planning, building, or environmental details. Certified by Bass Coast Shire Council, including payment details with BPay options and reference numbers.
Example of a Property Certificate (Land Information Certificate from Bass Coast)

Why would you need a Property Certificate? (Common Uses)

Property certificates are essential in property transactions, especially when buying or selling real estate. By ensuring transparency, they provide critical details that help buyers and sellers make informed decisions.

  • Many certificates form part of the Section 32 Statement (Vendor's Statement), a legally required document in Victorian property sales.
  • Completing settlement requires some certificates to ensure correct adjustments.

Property certificates are typically ordered by conveyancers, lawyers, or property professionals as part of the land transaction process.

Searching for a Property Certificate

You can order a property certificate via the Order Now button.

You will need to use a property identifier (such as address, volume and folio number, lot on plan or crown allotment) and then select the desired certificate/s.

Delivery Time: Varies by certificate type, listed when ordering.

Help and Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the links below:

What information can I get from LANDATA®?

I have not received my Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) code when logging into my LANDATA® account?

How can I access or obtain Property Sales Information?

I am having trouble finding my property

How will I receive my order?

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